Assam Flood Death Toll Reaches 75; Over 3.3 Lakh People Still Affected
Floodwaters are receding in parts of Assam, but more than 3.32 lakh people across seven districts remain affected as rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts continue amid extensive damage to agriculture and infrastructure.
GUWAHATI- Severe monsoon flooding has continued to impact parts of Assam in July 2026, particularly in Upper Assam districts, marking one of the more challenging flood events in recent years for the affected regions. While floodwaters have begun receding in some areas, the humanitarian situation remains serious.
The death toll has risen to 75, with seven more fatalities reported in the last 24 hours as of July 29, primarily in the Nazira revenue circle of Sivasagar district. Many deaths are linked to drowning, landslides, or flood-related incidents.
Affected Areas and Districts
As of the latest reports, seven districts remain affected: Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon, Sonitpur, and Kamrup Metropolitan. These cover 21 revenue circles and approximately 622 villages.
- Charaideo is the worst-hit, with around 1.42 lakh people affected.
- Sivasagar follows with about 97,074 people impacted.
- Jorhat has around 57,371 people affected.
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The number of people affected has declined to 3.32 lakh (down from higher figures earlier in the week, such as over 4-5 lakh or peak reports exceeding 7 lakh in broader tallies). Earlier in the crisis, more than 800 villages were inundated across a wider number of districts (reports mentioned up to 10-25 districts cumulatively since April).
Damages
- Agricultural impact: Over 45,000 hectares (specifically 45,341.98 ha) of cropland submerged.
- Widespread damage to homes, cattle sheds, schools, anganwadi centres, roads, and infrastructure has been reported. Thousands of houses and villages have been affected or submerged, with significant mud and slush deposits complicating recovery.
Rescue and Relief Operations
Multiple agencies are actively engaged in rescue and relief:
- Indian Army and Air Force under Operation Jal Rahat have evacuated hundreds (over 200 in earlier phases) and delivered supplies via boats, helicopters, and airdrops.
- NDRF, SDRF, Fire and Emergency Services, and civil volunteers are involved in ongoing operations.
- 81 relief camps are operational, sheltering 32,477 people.
- 34 relief distribution centres are also functioning, providing food, essentials, and medical support.
Community efforts, including free food and medicine from local shelters, have supplemented official responses.
Government Statements and Actions
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has been actively monitoring the situation:
- The state government has increased ex-gratia assistance to ₹9 lakh per family of the deceased (₹4 lakh standard + ₹5 lakh from the CM’s Relief Fund).
- Norms have been eased: Post-mortem reports are no longer mandatory; a circle officer’s certificate suffices. For missing persons, ₹9 lakh will be provided if bodies are not recovered within a month.
- Interim assistance of ₹15,000 for household needs in the four worst-hit districts (Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, Golaghat).
- Support for students, including free uniforms, textbooks, and financial aid.
- Special focus on children in relief camps with learning and playing spaces.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reviewed the relief efforts with Assam MPs. Contributions to the relief fund have been significant, with reports of over ₹26 crore in some updates.
The situation is being monitored closely, with warnings of potential further rain. Authorities continue to urge caution as recovery efforts progress in the affected regions. For the most real-time updates, refer to official sources like the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) or CMO Assam channels.
